Judy Murray affirms Coco Gauff's desire to continue the legacy of Serena Williams and Venus Williams

Andy Murray's mother Judy Murray has reacted to Coco Gauff expressing her desire to continue the legacy of Serena Williams and Venus Williams.

The American youngster is currently competing at the 2022 San Diego Open, where, in the opening two rounds, she got past compatriot Robin Montgomery and Canadian star Bianca Andreescu.

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After her match with fellow teenager Montgomery, Gauff stated that the two of them, who are African-Americans, are the products of the Williams sisters' legacy. The 18-year-old also expressed her appreciation for having examples to emulate and her desire to do the same for others.

"I mean, it definitely affects the future a lot," said Gauff. "I think if Serena and Venus saw this today, two 18-year-olds, both African Americans, playing on the WTA 500 level, I think they'll be proud and I think both of us are products of their legacy.

"I'm grateful that I had those examples to follow after and I hope that I can maybe be an example myself."

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In view of this, renowned tennis coach Judy Murray took to Twitter to react to the American's statement. Murray wrote:

"The importance of role models."

Gauff will face World No.1 Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals in San Diego, in a highly anticipated rematch of their 2022 French Open final that saw Swiatek prevail in straight sets.